3PL and Fulfillment Centers in Canada: Five Cities, One Account
A Canadian 3PL stores your inventory in Canada and ships orders to customers across the country, and often into the US. AMZ Prep started in Canada in 2016 and runs fulfillment in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary for Shopify and DTC brands, Amazon.ca and Amazon.com sellers, and retail suppliers. DTC fulfillment starts at $1.00 per order.
Where we ship from in Canada
Part of a 50+ center network across Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE.
Brands that ship in Canada through AMZ Prep
4.9 on Clutch from 100+ reviews · 4.8 on G2 from 40+ reviews · Clutch Top Fulfillment Company 2024 & 2025
Key Takeaways
- Canada's customers sit in a few corridors thousands of kilometres apart, so where your stock sits decides delivery time and parcel cost.
- AMZ Prep runs fulfillment in five Canadian cities: Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
- Canadian stock can ship DTC orders, Amazon.ca and Amazon.com inbound, Walmart Canada and retail orders from one inventory pool.
- Since August 29, 2025 the US has suspended its duty-free de minimis rule, so Canada-to-US parcels need duties planned for.
- DTC fulfillment starts at $1.00 per order and FBA prep at $0.40 per item. The minimum is 300 orders a month; onboarding takes 6 days, and orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day.
Updated November 2026
Where AMZ Prep Has Fulfillment Centers in Canada
Five cities cover Canada's main population corridors, from the Lower Mainland to the Quebec City-Windsor corridor.
Toronto (GTA)
Ontario and eastern Canada, our largest Canadian hub
Toronto 3PLHamilton
Southern Ontario, with direct highway access to the US border
Hamilton 3PLMontreal
Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, near the Port of Montreal
Montreal 3PLVancouver
British Columbia and the Pacific region, near the Port of Vancouver
Vancouver 3PLCalgary
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Calgary 3PLSelling in the US too? See US fulfillment centers in 10+ states.
Which Canadian City Should Ship Your Orders
Most brands start in Ontario, where the largest share of Canadian customers live, then add a western site as sales in BC and Alberta grow.
| Where your customers are | Closest AMZ Prep city | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Toronto or Hamilton | Canada's largest market; Hamilton also sits close to the US border |
| Quebec | Montreal | Shortest route into Quebec, and a base for French-language markets |
| Atlantic provinces | Montreal or Toronto | The nearest large hubs to Atlantic Canada |
| British Columbia | Vancouver | Avoids cross-country transit for West Coast orders |
| Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba | Calgary | Covers the Prairies without shipping from Ontario or BC |
Carriers rate-shopped in Canada include Canada Post, Purolator, Canpar, UPS and FedEx, through Prep Parcel.
Selling Across the US-Canada Border
Brands selling in both countries choose between shipping across the border from one country or keeping stock in both.
| Setup | How it works | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Ship US orders from Canadian stock | Orders cross the border by parcel through Prep Parcel, with customs paperwork handled | Canadian brands testing the US market |
| Stock in both countries | Inventory sits in Canada and in AMZ Prep's 10+ US states, on one dashboard | Brands with steady sales on both sides |
| Prep in Canada for Amazon.com | FBA prep in Canada, then shipped to Amazon fulfillment centers in the US | Canadian sellers expanding on Amazon US |
| US brands entering Canada | US stock moved into a Canadian city, then shipped domestically | US brands adding Amazon.ca or Canadian DTC |
More on shipping from Canada to the US, shipping from the US to Canada and cross-border ecommerce shipping.
What We Run From Canadian Fulfillment Centers
Every channel draws on the same Canadian stock, so adding Amazon.ca or a retailer doesn't mean a second provider.
Joel, head of partnerships at AMZ Prep, on how the Canadian operation handles FBA prep, DTC and Walmart Canada orders from one warehouse.
Amazon FBA prep
FNSKU labels, poly bagging, bundling and shipment plans for Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. Inventory is received within 24 to 48 hours and prepped in 1 to 3 days.
Learn moreShopify and DTC fulfillment
Branded packaging and inserts for Shopify, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce and WooCommerce orders. Orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day.
Learn moreB2B and retail
EDI orders, retailer routing guides and pallet prep for Canadian and US retailers.
Learn moreCross-border parcel
Canada-to-US and US-to-Canada parcels with customs paperwork, through Prep Parcel.
Learn more“Having warehouses near our customers changed everything. Costs went down, delivery got faster, and we could finally expand wholesale in California without paying crazy fees.”
Saved 30% on shipping and reached 2-day delivery across North America.
Read the case studyGet a QuoteWhat 3PL Fulfillment Costs in Canada
A Canadian 3PL bill has the same main lines as anywhere: receiving, storage, pick and pack, and postage. Postage usually costs more per parcel in Canada because of distance, which is where zone skipping helps most.
| Line | How providers usually bill it | AMZ Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Pick and pack | Per order, plus per extra item | From $1.00 per order with standard packaging |
| Amazon FBA prep | Per item, plus per box | From $0.40 per item; case forwarding from $1.50 per box |
| Postage | Carrier rates, sometimes marked up | Passed through at the carrier price, no markup; zone skipping cuts parcel cost 25 to 32% |
| Storage and receiving | Per pallet or cubic foot, and per pallet or carton received | Quoted from your products and inbound profile |
| Setup and integrations | One-time fees at some providers | None; month-to-month terms |
Full rates and worked examples are on the pricing page.
What to Ask a Canadian 3PL Before You Sign
Canada adds two things most US checklists miss: distance between regions and the border. Ask about both.
| Ask this | What the answer tells you |
|---|---|
| Which Canadian cities hold your own sites? | Whether western customers will ship from the West or from Ontario |
| Can you ship to both Amazon.ca and Amazon.com? | Whether one prep provider covers both marketplaces |
| How are duties handled on Canada-to-US parcels? | Who pays duty now that US de minimis is suspended, and whether customers see surprise fees |
| Which Canadian carriers do you rate-shop? | Whether you'll get Canada Post, Purolator and Canpar rates, or one carrier's price |
| Do you quote in Canadian or US dollars? | How exchange rates will move your bill |
| Can stock in Canada and the US show on one dashboard? | Whether you'll oversell when one country runs low |
Results From Brands Shipping in Canada
Read how Canadian and North American brands use AMZ Prep's Canadian network.
437
Toronto activewear brand: 25 to 30% lower shipping cost per package and 2-day delivery across North America.
Read the case studyANS Performance
Toronto supplement brand: 98% in-stock rate on Amazon and 25% lower costs after switching 3PLs.
Read the case studyNot the right fit: brands shipping under 300 orders a month, online or retail arbitrage sellers under 2,500, and sellers who only need returns processing.
Common Questions About 3PL Fulfillment in Canada
A Canadian third-party logistics company that stores a brand's inventory in Canada and handles receiving, pick and pack, shipping and returns for its online and retail orders.
Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary, covering Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and the Prairies.
Not to list, but to sell well. Amazon.ca FBA stock has to sit in Canada, and shipping each Canadian order across the border adds duty, brokerage and days. A Canadian center lets Amazon.ca and Shopify Canada orders ship domestically.
Hold stock in Canada once Canadian orders are steady. Bulk freight then crosses the border once and each order ships as a domestic parcel. Shipping parcel by parcel across the border suits brands still testing the Canadian market.
Yes. Inventory prepped in Canada can ship to Amazon fulfillment centers in Canada or the US. FBA prep takes 1 to 3 days.
Orders cross by parcel through Prep Parcel with customs paperwork handled, or brands keep stock in both countries. AMZ Prep runs fulfillment in five Canadian cities and 14 US states.
Usually yes. The US suspended its duty-free de minimis exemption on August 29, 2025, so low-value parcels from Canada no longer enter duty-free. Keeping stock in the US avoids duty on each parcel.
Canada Post, Purolator, Canpar, UPS and FedEx among others, rate-shopped on every parcel through Prep Parcel.
Yes. AMZ Prep was founded in Canada in 2016 and now runs 50+ fulfillment centers in six countries.
